By Teddy Namayanja The impeachment of Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent shockwaves throughout the country’s political landscape. But what made this impeachment possible, and what does it mean for Kenya’s democracy? A Fractured Relationship Gachagua’s fallout with President William Ruto created a rift that ultimately led to his impeachment. The two were…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at providing ideological training for leaders of the South Sudanese ruling party in Uganda. The agreement, reached on Saturday, underscores the NRM’s commitment to nurturing strong political partnerships across the region through its acclaimed National…
As the Marburg virus outbreak spreads in Rwanda, government officials are assuring international tourists that the country remains a safe destination, even as the number of confirmed cases rises. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has emphasized that while public health remains the highest priority, tourism activities continue unaffected. The outbreak, which was first confirmed on…
By Teddy Namayanja Kenyan President William Ruto’s silence on the calls for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment is quite intriguing. Gachagua is facing gross accusations of violating the constitution, promoting ethnically divisive politics, undermining President Ruto, and playing a role in the anti-government uprisings between June and July. To remove him from office, a two-thirds…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a significant move to strengthen agricultural ties, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Uganda on Wednesday, meeting with President Yoweri Museveni to explore trade opportunities in the dairy and coffee sectors. During his tour of Pearl Dairy Farms in Mbarara City, Obasanjo engaged with farmers in Kiruhura and Kazo districts, expressing…
By Teddy Namayanja In a daring joint operation, the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have successfully rescued 10 hostages from the clutches of the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist group. The rescue mission, codenamed “Operation Shujaa,” took place on September 8 in the…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has announced that it is no longer a requirement for passengers through Entebbe airport to present COVID – 19 certificates. The entity’s Public Relations Officer Vianney Luggya says the requirement was dropped on March 7,2023 and warns passengers not be duped. Luggya said in a tweet that departing passengers whose…
Kampala – Family, friends, and leaders gathered to remember the former Speaker of Parliament, the late Jacob Oulanyah in a memorial service held at All Saints Cathedral in Kampala. The memorial service to mark one year of Oulanyah’s death was held on Monday and graced by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, Chief…
In fulfilment of their legislative agenda, the council has scrutinised the public transport ordinance and is ready to enact it into law. The standing committee is soliciting for views from the public to finalise the process. In the same way, the law enforcement ordinance is undergoing scrutiny before enactment. KCCA calls upon the public to…
Four senior journalists who formerly worked with Next Media have started a digital TV platform, BBEG Media. Edris Kiggundu, Tyaba Abubaker, Noah Kyeyune and John Kibalizi officially launched the digital channel on February 13. It’s accessible on YouTube as BBEG MEDIA while is twitter handle is @BbegMedia. Their offices are located at Wandegeya. The TV…
